# Muster vs Kanova

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kanova at none against Muster's 2. Kanova also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Muster's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 10). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Muster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Kanova asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Muster against 5.0 for Kanova. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 10 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Muster ships an update every 2 months, Kanova weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Muster | Kanova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muster/id875311873/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanova/id1537509200/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Stalefish Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/304318515) | [Karely L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516577080) |

## What reviewers say

### Muster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muster/id875311873)

Easily plan informal get-togethers with friends. Quickly create events, invite attendees, and track responses without needing emails or social media logins. Share photos, videos, and get weather updates for your gatherings.

**Highlights:** Quick event creation, Attendance tracking, Invitee groups, Event messaging, Photo and video sharing, Weather forecasts, In-app messaging integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month Premium Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 1-Year Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


### Kanova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanova/id1537509200)

This app consolidates connections to various businesses and organizations, reducing the need for multiple individual apps. It facilitates group interactions, content sharing, and community building for diverse user groups, from businesses to families.

**Highlights:** Connect to retailers, clubs, hotels, and more, Create and join private or public groups, Event organizers, Social media walls, Task management, Recommendation list creator, Secure and ad-free communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Muster free?

Muster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kanova free?

Kanova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Muster or Kanova?

Kanova is rated higher. Muster averages 4.9 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Kanova averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Muster or Kanova have ads?

Neither Muster nor Kanova shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Muster or Kanova?

Muster ships an update every 2 months, and Kanova weekly. Most recently, Muster was updated on October 13, 2026 and Kanova on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*